by gslwpadm | Jun 17, 2020 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan today co-sponsored legislation to reform police procedures nationwide following the brutal murder of George Floyd. The bill, which addresses chokeholds, body cameras, de-escalation training and greater reporting of...
by gslwpadm | Jun 15, 2020 | Press Releases
BRADENTON?—?Congressman Vern Buchanan announced today that eight teachers in the 16th Congressional District were chosen for the Congressional Teacher Awards. ?The Congressional Teacher Awards, established by Buchanan in 2014, are given out annually to...
by gslwpadm | Jun 11, 2020 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Congressman Vern Buchanan today sent a letter to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis applauding the announcement that his administration will soon begin disbursing unused coronavirus relief funds to Florida counties and requesting a significant...
by gslwpadm | Jun 7, 2020 | Press Releases
BRADENTON, Fla – Following the tragic death of a Bradenton soldier during a training exercise, Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced he has urged the Defense Department and congressional leaders to reform military training procedures. In a letter...
by gslwpadm | Jun 3, 2020 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON – The brutal murder of George Floyd should outrage every American. Peaceful protests demanding justice are understandable and are protected by the First Amendment. But violence, looting and destruction of property undermine lawful dissent and should...
